BASICS OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Flashcards
What are the most commons atoms found in organic chemistry
C H O N
What are the bonds carbon can form
four single bonds
two double bonds,
one triple bond with a single pair of lone electrons
What are the bonds oxygen can form
two single bonds
a double bond and has two pairs of unshared electrons
What are the bonds hydrogen can form
only form one single bond
What are the bonds nitrogen can form
may form 3 single bonds
Depending on the compound, it can also form double and triple bonds
What are the valence electrons found in carbon
4
What are the valence electrons found in hydrogen
1
What are the valence electrons found in nitrogen
3
What are the valence electrons found in oxygen
2
whats the formula of methane
CH4
whats the formula of ethanol
CH3-CH2-OH
whats the formula of methylamine
CH3-NH2
whats the formula of ethylene
CH2=CH2
whats the formula of co2
CO2
whats the formula for molecular nitrogen
N2